Bill S.575
188th (2013 - 2014)

An Act relative to program approval

Bill Title: An Act relative to program approval

By Ms. Candaras, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 575) of Gale D. Candaras, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael R. Knapik, James T. Welch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to program approval at a private, nonprofit college or university . Higher Education.

SECTION 1. Section 30A of Chapter 69 of the general laws, as appearing in the 2010 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:-

Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, a private, nonprofit college or university may offer or institute an additional program or degree if the college or university (1) has maintained a physical presence and operated continuously in the Commonwealth for the immediately preceding 10 years and (2) is accredited without sanction by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Any such college or university that does not satisfy all of the provision of this paragraph shall comply with the procedures and criteria established by the board of higher education.

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